Contract Humanities Content Reviewer: Introductory Psychology

Contract Humanities Content Reviewer: Introductory Psychology

We are seeking a highly-qualified Contract Humanities Content Reviewer to join our team at Catalyst Education, Inc., focusing on introductory psychology content. In this remote, contract-based role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and instructional effectiveness of our educational materials.

About The Role As a Contract Content Reviewer, you will evaluate content, primarily multiple-choice questions and instructional text, to ensure its quality and alignment with a specific introductory psychology textbook. This is a great opportunity for a subject-matter expert who is passionate about teaching and committed to delivering high-quality educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Content Alignment: Review and verify that question content accurately aligns with the provided textbook\'s content and learning objectives.
• Alignment Gap Analysis: Identify any topics or learning objectives from the textbook that are not adequately covered by the existing content.
• Clarity and Accuracy: Evaluate questions and accompanying explanations for clarity, precision, and factual accuracy. Identify and correct any errors, ambiguities, or misleading information.
• Feedback and Collaboration: Provide detailed, constructive feedback on content, offering suggestions for improvement and working with our editorial team to resolve content-related issues.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all reviewed content meets our quality standards and pedagogical best practices.

Qualifications And Experience

• Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology or sociology or a closely related field.
• Teaching Experience: At least four semesters of teaching or TA experience for psychology or sociology at the college level (e.g., at a four-year university, community college, or AP-level high school) OR two or more years developing psychology or sociology content for an educational publisher.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge of introductory psychology or sociology topics and a strong understanding of how to assess student learning in this subject.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for errors in both content and grammar.
• Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills to provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Familiarity with EdTech: Experience with online learning platforms or content management systems is a plus.

Compensation and Availability

• Compensation: Contract Rate of $35/hr. Hours will be submitted through an online payment system and approved by the Project Manager.
• Availability: At least 15 hours of availability most weeks. Time away is fine, but we need to know in advance.
• Equipment and Benefits: As a contractor, you will need to provide your own computer to complete the work, and there are no additional benefits provided.
• Compliance: Proof of US citizenship is required and you will need to complete a W-9 form.

Other Job Details

• Location: Remote / Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area (for reference)
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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